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Weather & Climate in Bereina, Papua New Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bereina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 315.4 sq mi (816.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.6317°N, 146.5072°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 7, 2012 | 44 km SE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M5.7 | 119 km | 140 km |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 104 km NW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M5.6 | 64 km | 4 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 55 km E of Kerema, Papua New Guinea | M5.4 | 70 km | 47 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 70 km SSW of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M5.3 | 79 km | 26 km |
| Aug 26, 2016 | 106 km NW of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 11 km | 23 km |
| Dec 27, 1993 | 35 km SSE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1992 | 36 km SSE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Jan 9, 1991 | 67 km WSW of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 32 km SE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Mar 3, 1992 | 94 km ESE of Kerema, Papua New Guinea | M5.2 | 25 km | 52 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 70 km SSE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 90 km | 35 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 73 km SSW of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 75 km | 35 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 46 km SSE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M5.0 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Dec 7, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 146 km | 190 km |
| Mar 15, 1995 | 98 km SE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 37 km NW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 99 km NNW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 134 km | 102 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 63 km E of Kerema, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 71 km | 41 km |
| Aug 30, 1999 | 52 km SE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2010 | 63 km SE of Wau, Papua New Guinea | M4.8 | 117 km | 128 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Guba | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
Bereina has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 73.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.1") and August the driest (2.6").